Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan - Volume Set Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and

Klappentext A detailed description of ancient Mayan sites! first published in 1841! which kindled Victorian interest in the Maya civilisation. Zusammenfassung John Lloyd Stephens (1805–1852) was an American politician who is renowned for his pioneering research into the ancient Maya civilisation. First published in 1841, this book describes the ancient Mayan sites he visited in 1839 and 1840. Volume 1 focuses on Copán and the indigenous cultures of Central America. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Departure; 2. Every one for himself; 3. A Canonigo; 4. Purchasing a bridle; 5. An Indian funeral; 6. How to begin; 7. Survey of the ruins; 8. Separation; 9. Chimalapa; 10. Hacienda of Narengo; 11. The Provesor; 12. Party to Mixco; 13. Excursion to La Antigua and the Pacific Ocean; 14. The return; 15. Hunt for a government; 16. Sickness and mutiny; 17. La Garita; 18. Departure for Guatimala; 19. The Flores.

Product details

• Authors: Stephens John Lloyd, John Lloyd Stephens, Stephens John Lloyd
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.08.2010
• EAN: 9781108017282
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01728-2
• No. of pages: 472
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Archaeology; Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > International cuisine; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HISTORY / Latin America / Central America, Archaeology by period / region, History of the Americas, Central America, Mexico and Central America